Consultant Radiologist (Breast Imaging)

The role joins a team of 32 consultant radiologists providing radiological services across Morriston, Singleton and Neath Port Talbot Hospitals, including the new Breast Radiology service at Singleton.

Responsibilities

• Competent in mammography reporting, breast and axillary ultrasound, image guided biopsy of the breast and axilla.

• Desirable experience in vacuum assisted biopsy/excision, pre operative localisation techniques, MRI breast reporting and contrast enhanced mammography.

• Participate in the Breast Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and conduct symptomatic breast assessment clinics.

• On call participation is not required but can be discussed; any on call activity is compensated with one session of programmed lieu time.

• Work on a 1 in 17 basis; may also participate in a duty radiologist rota for inpatient scanning at Morriston and afternoon duties at Singleton (optional).

• Home tele radiology is available with laptop and Citrix access or Swansea bay modem; can work remotely when approved.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC
• FRCR
• On the Specialist Register with the GMC in Radiology or eligible for CCT within 6 months of interview date, having passed the exit exam or a statement of eligibility from PMETB, or a recognised specialist qualification from a European Member State allowing direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
• Licensed to practice
• Teaching qualification or higher qualification in medical education

Experience

• Experience developing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff at all levels
• Experience improving services in collaboration with management and clinical colleagues
• Experience in teaching and training post graduate and undergraduate staff
• Experience leading and completing audit projects
• Experience in developing services and conducting research in radiology

Skills

• Leadership ability to take responsibility and lead when appropriate
• Understanding and application of Prudent Healthcare principles
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience using improvement science and methodology to enhance service quality
• Clinical reporting skills - mammography, ultrasound, general CT, breast MRI
• Capability to perform breast interventions and contrast enhanced mammography
• Knowledge of information systems and technology